BALL, Isabella Whyte (nee Stephen)

Isabella ‘Ella’ Whyte Ball passed away at the Rising Sun Care Centre in Black Diamond on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the age of 88 years.

She was born in Broughty Ferry, Scotland. She came to Canada in 1926 with her mother, Jane to join her father J.I. (Jock) Stephen. Attended school in Tilley and Strathmore, she then attended the Henderson’s Business College and was employed by the D.N.R. and the C.P.R in Calgary. She spent many happy years in Calgary. In 1950 she married Raymond Mitchell and moved to Brandon MB where she resided until 1996. She then returned to Alberta where she married Fred Ball from Millarville. She enjoyed horse back riding, dancing and her involvement with the United Church but most of all was her pride in her grandchildren.

Ella is survived by son Garry (Jo-Ann), daughter-in-law Liz and grandchildren; Kalynn (Gavin), Bryan, Michael (Fiancée Carla), Ashleigh (Fiancée Kyle) and Jeffrey. Also survived by her brother Charlie and sister Dorothy, sister-in-law Roberta, Marian and Gayle as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Ella was predeceased by her husband Ray in 1987 and husband Fred in 2007, by her son Bob in 1995, daughter Sharon in 2012, her parents, brothers; Jackie, William, George and Eddy.

Condolence Messages

We are sorry to hear of Ella’s passing. Ella always had a pleasant disposition and a welcoming heart for all who came into her home, whether her home was in Brandon, or in Millarville where she lived in later life with Fred, my father. Ella gave Fred love and companionship in the last decade of his life and most importantly–a reason for living. She was a wonderful addition to the Ball family. Thanks Ella for a life well lived!